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Couture for Charity: Cause Marketing on the Rise
In-Depth
December 5, 2017
Couture for Charity: Cause Marketing on the Rise
By Katherine Sauceda Fashion brands of all kinds have been known for their style and quality. The runways are stocked full with glitz and glamour and there is never a shortage of their equally as glamorous clientele. Recently, however, the high-end and everyday fashion brands are starting to be…
Marketing as an Entrepreneur: Before and After Social Media
Athens-Clarke County
December 5, 2017
Marketing as an Entrepreneur: Before and After Social Media
By Kelly Miller There are 2.46 billion active users on social media. Of those 2.46 billion, 40 percent follow their favorite brands on social media, according to the Global Web Index, a technology company providing audience-profiling data to marketers. Since the rapid rise of social media, beginning around 2010, business…
Importance of Student Workers to a University
In-Depth
December 5, 2017
Importance of Student Workers to a University
By Savannah McCoy Inside the classrooms and offices at the University of Georgia, professors and administrators run the academic functions of one of the oldest public institutions in America. Although the university’s primary goal is to educate, it provides several other services that professors have little part in. Next time…
University of Georgia Actress Undergoes a 9-Month Transformation
In-Depth
December 5, 2017
University of Georgia Actress Undergoes a 9-Month Transformation
By Angelina Lewis University of Georgia Master of Fine Arts student Katherine Butcher underwent a nine-month fitness journey for her thesis role in the university’s biggest production of the year, “Cabaret.” Butcher, given the lead role of Sally Bowles, took this performance seriously. The actress began working with a…
Sports Protesting is Not New, So Why the Buzz Now?
Diversity
December 5, 2017
Sports Protesting is Not New, So Why the Buzz Now?
By Rakel Johnson The world of sports is being rocked by the question of whether or not athletes should keep politics and social issues off of the field. In the midst of the #TakeAKnee protests sparked by football quarterback Colin Kaepernick, some argue that the two simply don’t mix.…
Burts’ Tiny House Part of Larger Trend
Athens-Clarke County
December 5, 2017
Burts’ Tiny House Part of Larger Trend
By Rachel Hinkle East of Athens, about 20 miles, is the city of Carlton, Georgia. A a mile down a dirt road, canopied by red and yellow Autumn leaves, is a small wooden sign with the words “tiny house” in red paint. This sign indicates the 200 square foot…
Southern Food vs. Soul Food: What’s the Difference?
Athens-Clarke County
December 5, 2017
Southern Food vs. Soul Food: What’s the Difference?
By Mary Grace Heath When it comes to soul food, people rave about the flavor that the food has and its “at home” feel. Though this feeling is nostalgic for some, others do not know what it is at all. According to The Spruce, an online editorial, the term “soul food” comes…
The Sparrow’s Nest Takes Athens Community Under its Wing
Athens-Clarke County
December 5, 2017
The Sparrow’s Nest Takes Athens Community Under its Wing
By Steffenie Burns The holiday season is approaching quickly, bringing with it dreams of tables crowded with savory dishes and decadent desserts, tempting all that pass. However, this is not true for all of Athens’ residents. Seasonal meals can feel less than festive for lower income people as…
Athens’ NPR Affiliate, Locals Supporting Each Other
Athens-Clarke County
December 5, 2017
Athens’ NPR Affiliate, Locals Supporting Each Other
By Conner Burks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5IaVjy4u4Y&feature=youtu.be In the busy lobby of the Georgia Center, with hotel guests, conference goers and student-athletes coming and going, there is hallway blocked by a glass door with the letters, “WUGA” printed on it in red and black. To the right of the door is…
Local Farms to Local Tables: Journey from the Ground to Heirloom Café
Athens-Clarke County
December 5, 2017
Local Farms to Local Tables: Journey from the Ground to Heirloom Café
By Heather Bryan Her mother’s vegetable garden just outside her bedroom window and surplus of veggies then shared with neighbors and friends is a childhood memory that would come to shape Jessica Rothacker’s life. This idea of organic farming creating and feeding a community epitomizes Heirloom Café and Fresh…